Izzy Rodriguez

So who does the shaping?

iZZy — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:55:16 +0000

Quite often when someone tells me something about their church or their faith I can pretty quickly and usually safely assume a few things about them. It’s true that some of them are stereotypes and prejudices I’m willing to admit. [Always try to make sure that our preconceived notions about the world and others don't keep us from enjoying life as it comes our way. Ideas and especially people.] Recently though it’s reminded me of a blog post by Donald Miller. He asked does your personality influence your theology. In my own words it made me wonder…

Are people drawn to a religion based on the shape of their soul or do we fall into a religion and then they shape our soul? I realize this can’t really be answered with certainty, but I wondered what others thought. I discussed it with a few friends and they all seem as confused and provoked as I.

In some ways I believe our religion shapes us. Where we are born often will decide what faith we take on. Whether born in America or Japan, small town or urban city can greatly influence how we will believe and what our opinions will look like. Being brought up in a religion and culture will make many of us who we are.

In some ways I believe our soul shapes our religion. Looking back at my history I can see that even though my upbringing taught me a particular way with specific beliefs, my soul wasn’t comfortable until I found a way to believe that resonated within me.

I’ve found this question really interesting lately. These are the things that run through my head. Feel free to join the late night thinking.

All the LIES

iZZy — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:53 +0000

Last night I started watching the X-Files. Yes, I’m aware I’m a little late on this one. When it was on, I tried watching it several times, but I never caught on with it. My guess is because I was a little too hyper. Amber on the other hand loves the show and likes that I’ve started watching it on netflix.

The poster in Agent Mulder’s office is pretty great. I’ve always enjoyed sci-fi and so I immediately thought it was a charming poster. Then I got to thinking about the opposite. Not about what we believe or need to believe, but about all the lies that we actually do believe.

Have you ever thought about all the lies? The lies we believe. The lies we tell ourselves? The things that we believe about ourselves or others that simply aren’t true, but because we believe them we are in some ways imprisoned. The people in my life that tell themselves that they aren’t going to work this job for long. They are going to quit and pursue their life long dream of [insert person aspiration here].

I want to believe. I want to hope. Sometimes before we can believe or hope, we must come to terms with all the lies.

Bride on a Bull

iZZy — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:40:58 +0000

This is a bit overdue, but this is a video of Amber on the night of our wedding. Not often do you probably see a bride on a bull. But hey, it’s Vegas right?

Still waiting to see this movie. It isn’t showing in my area yet.

iZZy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:15:27 +0000

Blue Like Jazz

This song is stuck in my head lately. Excited for the new Maroon 5 this summer.

iZZy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:11:41 +0000

Maroon 5 – Payphone

Time to get back to it.

iZZy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:11:07 +0000

It’s been almost two years since i’ve blogged. A LOT has happened. I’ve gotten married, had a baby and and have a changed perspective on life. I’m still not where I want to be, but I guess that’s not any different than any point in life. I’m very happy with what life has brought me and i’m anxious to start giving back again. All that I have been given is only truly loved and accepted if I use it to give back. Time to live what I believe and try to pay back all that I’ve been given. Hope to see you along the way.

Our Story (iMovie)

iZZy — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:11:47 +0000

Beauty of a Parable.

iZZy — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:26:12 +0000

I have been reading one of Peter Rollins books lately, The Fidelity of Betrayal, and was really intrigued by one of the parables he shares. I was just about to write it all out to share, and then found it on YouTube! So here you go. This guy is so refreshing to me in my faith right now.

Good times in Charlotte.

iZZy — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:44:13 +0000

Bronco Bachelor Party

iZZy — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:33:17 +0000